#494257
Muted Purple
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About #494257 Muted Purple
#494257 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 66 green, and 87 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 260°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 30%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #494257 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
260°
Hue
14%
Saturation
30%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494257 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494257 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494257 on White
Contrast Ratio9.54:1
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Aa#494257 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.2:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494257 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494257 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 66, 87) |
| HSL | hsl(260, 14%, 30%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 66, 87 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 25.9%, 34.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 24%, 0%, 66% |
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